I haven't limited my AI use. In fact, it has increased. It still feels experimental, and I often use it even when it does not save time, simply to avoid effortful thinking. That concerns me.

I believe we are heading toward a world where AI offers easy mental shortcuts for nearly everything, similar to how cheap carbs became widespread in our diets. I do not yet know how I will deal with that. For now, I am just a kid in a candy store, enjoying the novelty.

Interesting - what are the kinds of tasks that make up 'effortful thinking'? Do feel like you're now putting in "effort" towards other kinds of thinking / work?

I am curious if using AI has changed the fundamental ways in which you view "effort" and "value" from pursuing a piece of work.

Are there are new kinds of challenges that come up when you're using some new AI tools?

I find the analogy to candy particularly interesting. The default comparison being that "too much of it is bad for you". Do you feel that you are putting on "cognitive weight" as a result of using AI?